Many of Żeleński's works, including both symphonies and two of his four string quartets, were believed lost but have been rediscovered in recent years.
Composer Biography
Żeleński did not speak until the age of four, an illness that led him to listen intently to his father Marcjan, an amateur pianist, which likely sparked his interest in music.
Historical Context
Żeleński's 40 years of work in Krakow are known as the 'Żeleński era' because he fostered Polish culture during the difficult period of partitions, serving as a pianist, organist, conductor, teacher, composer, and reviewer.
Interpretation
For the songs on this album, archival sound recordings from the early 20th century were used as a vocal model to capture the stylistic features of 19th-century singing.
Recording & Production
This album features recordings made on an 1890 Broadwood historical piano from the time of Żeleński, belonging to Andrzej Włodarczyk.
Composer Biography
Władysław Żeleński, a prominent 19th-century Polish composer, is considered to be on par with Fryderyk Chopin and Stanisław Moniuszko.
Composer Biography
Żeleński is considered the first rector of the Krakow Academy of Music, having been instrumental in establishing the Krakow Conservatory in 1887.
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